M12 Studio is a small artist-constructed studio and non-profit organization committed to amplifying the aesthetics of rural cultures and landscapes. M12’s projects vary in form, ranging from large-scale sculptural installations to small books and ephemeral events. M12 Studio has been featured in exhibitions worldwide, including those at The 21st International Art Biennial of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia; Landmark Arts at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX; The 13th International Venice Architecture Biennale, Venice, Italy; The Kalmar Konstmuseum, Kalmar, Sweden; The Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin, Ireland; The Santa Fe Art Institute, NM; Corcoran Gallery, Washington DC; IASKA Australian Biennial, Perth, Australia; Biennial of the Americas, Denver, CO; The Contemporary Museum, Baltimore, MD; and The Center for Land Use Interpretation, Culver City, CA / Wendover, NV. Project Team: Richard Saxton, Margo Handwerker, Chris Saulter, Matthew Fluharty, and Trent Segura. Richard Saxton is an artist and University of Colorado professor whose work focuses primarily on rural knowledge and landscape. He is the Founder and Creative Director of M12 Studio. Margo Handwerker is a practitioner with M12 Studio and serves as Chief Curator and Director of the Texas State Galleries at Texas State University. Trent Segura is a practitioner with M12 Studio and independent graphic designer. Chris Saulter Matthew Fluharty